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Nexter, Hellenic Defence Systems to Modernise Greek Army’s Infantry Fighting Vehicles
2022-04-06 Read More...
Nexter has signed a strategic partnership with Hellenic Defence Systems (HDS) to meet the Greek Army’s requirement for modernised infantry fighting vehicles with the

Gray Eagle-Extended Range UAS Upgraded for Multi-Domain Operations
2022-04-06 Read More...
In February, General Atomics-Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) began the first installation of factory upgrades to a Gray Eagle-Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System to enhance its capabilities to support Multi-Domain Operations

Lockheed Martin, Intel Advance 5G-Ready Comms for U.S., Allied Defense Systems
2022-04-06 Read More...
Lockheed Martin and Intel Corporation are leveraging their expertise in technology and communications to bring together innovative 5G-capable solutions, enabling faster and more decisive actions for 21st century

Collins Aerospace Awarded Risk Reduction Contract for E-XX Program
2022-04-06 Read More...
Collins Aerospace has been awarded development of a Very Low Frequency (VLF) communication system for the E-6B Recapitalization Program (E-XX) as part of Navy’s Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) Weapons

Embraer Showcases its Defense & Security Portfolio at FIDAE in Chile
2022-04-05 Read More...
Embraer is promoting its complete portfolio of products and innovative solutions for the defense and security markets at FIDAE (Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio) 2022, which is taking place from April 5th to 10th at the Arturo Merino

Damen Chooses Leonardo to Equip German Navy’s New F126 Frigates
2022-04-05 Read More...
Leonardo’s OTO 127/64 LightWeight (LW) Vulcano naval defence systems have been selected by Damen to equip German Navy’s new four F126 frigates, with the addition of two optional vessels. In addition, the contract includes the supply of support for

Navantia Delivers HMS AL JUBAIL Corvette to Royal Saudi Naval Force
2022-04-04 Read More...
Navantia delivered to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) the first of five Avante 2200 class corvettes built in its shipyards in the Bay of Cadiz, in a ceremony held Thursday at the facilities of the Naval Base of La Carraca, in San Fernando

Raytheon Missiles & Defense to Produce Spy-6 Radars for US Navy Ships
2022-04-04 Read More...
Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business, was awarded a $651 million, with options totaling $2.5 billion, hardware, production and sustainment contract for full-rate production of the AN/SPY-6(V) Family of

Kuwait Receives Third & Fourth Eurofighter Typhoons
2022-04-01 Read More...
The third and fourth Eurofighter Typhoons for the Air Force of Kuwait landed in the country Tuesday in the framework of a wider order for a total of 28 aircraft that will be delivered to the Kuwait Air

Nexter, ADS Collaborate on CAESAR 155mm 52 Calibre Artillery System
2022-04-01 Read More...
With the aim of enhancing the innovation of the artillery systems, Advanced Defence Systems (ADS) is delighted to offer CAESAR 155mm 52 Calibre wheeled light self-propelled artillery system on its stand at DSA & NATSEC Asia 2022 to pursue

iXblue Ramps Up DriX USV Production
2022-04-01 Read More...
iXblue has confirmed that it has begun to ramp up production of its DriX USV (Uncrewed Surface Vessels), in order to meet the growing demand for sea-proven autonomous platforms as the maritime industry transitions towards more efficient and

Fincantieri Launches Fourth Corvette for Qatar
2022-03-31 Read More...
The launching of the corvette “Semaisma”, the fourth of the Al Zubarah-class of four vessels ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defense within the national naval acquisition program, took place Tuesday at the Muggiano (La Spezia)

MBDA Awarded 2 Contracts by Greece for Naval & Aircraft Weaponry
2022-03-30 Read More...
MBDA strengthens its close relationship with Greece’s armed forces with two contracts for armaments for the Hellenic Navy and Hellenic Air Force, signed on Thursday, 24 March

Oman-US Military Committee Holds 16th Meeting at The Pentagon
2022-03-30 Read More...
The joint Oman-US military committee held its 16th meeting at the headquarters of the US Department of Defense “The Pentagon” last

Havelsan’s BARKAN & BAHA Showcased at DSA 2022
2022-03-30 Read More...
HAVELSAN which offers new generation end-to-end solutions in the fields of defence, simulation autonomous platform technologies, ICT, homeland, and cyber security, is unveiling its advanced products and smart solutions at Defense Services Asia (DSA)

Oshkosh Defense Receives First Order for Next Generation Delivery Vehicle Fleet
2022-03-29 Read More...
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced it has placed its first order of Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDV) with Oshkosh Defense, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK). The initial order is for 50,000 NGDVs and is

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